Former President Donald Trump has launched a new online presence that can get his message out to followers, on the eve of a blockbuster decision that could restore his ability to post on Facebook. (Politico)
The platform displayed a number of Twitter-sized messages as of Tuesday afternoon, alongside buttons offering readers the option of sharing them on Twitter and Facebook. A third heart-shaped button—analogous to the “like” buttons appearing on social media websites—also appeared, though it appeared to lack any functionality as of Tuesday. (Mediaite)
Supporters can sign up to get notified when Trump sends out a message from his site, similar to functions on other social media platforms. The website says it is run by Campaign Nucleus, a digital firm founded by Brad Parscale, Trump’s former campaign manager. (The Hill)
Trump’s new platform surfaced after advisers had told Fox News that the former president planned to “move forward” to create a social media platform of his own after being banned from Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat after the Capitol riot. (Fox News)